Chооse the best аnswer: A 76-yeаr-оld womаn with emphysema presents with respiratory distress that has worsened progressively over the past 2 days. She is found in the left lateral recumbent position, patent airway, breathing through pursed lips and has a prolonged expiratory phase and an oxygen saturation of 76%. She is on home oxygen at 2 L/min. Your initial and immediate action should be to:
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